Senior Accounting Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and growth in a rapidly expanding AI sector.
- Competitive salary: $140K-$190K with equity
- Opportunity to shape financial strategies in a thriving AI firm
- High growth potential within a dynamic environment
Pros
- Attractive salary range ($140K – $190K) with equity options
- Position in a leading cutting-edge AI company
- Direct involvement in establishing financial foundations and controls
Cons
- High expectations may lead to a demanding work environment
- Requires extensive experience (7-10 years) for eligibility
- Intense competition due to the company’s growth trajectory
Who it's for
Mid to Senior Level • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced accounting professionals seeking leadership roles
- Those motivated to innovate in financial processes
- Candidates with a strong grasp of GAAP and multi-entity accounting
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without relevant experience
- Job seekers looking for remote-only positions
- Individuals without a background in technology or finance
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Location
New York City
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
General & Administrative
Compensation
- $140K – $190K • Offers Equity
About Decagon
Decagon is the leading conversational AI platform empowering every brand to deliver concierge customer experience. Our AI agents provide intelligent, human-like responses across chat, email, and voice, resolving millions of customer inquiries across every language and at any time.
Since coming out of stealth, Decagon has experienced rapid growth. We partner with industry leaders like Hertz, Eventbrite, Duolingo, Oura, Bilt, Curology, and Samsara to redefine customer experience at scale. We've raised over $200M from Bain Capital Ventures, Accel, a16z, BOND Capital, A*, Elad Gil, and notable angels such as the founders of Box, Airtable, Rippling, Okta, Lattice, and Klaviyo.
We’re an in-office company, driven by a shared commitment to excellence and velocity. Our values—customers are everything, relentless momentum, winner’s mindset, and stronger together—shape how we work and grow as a team.
About the Team:
Decagon’s Finance team supports the company’s rapid growth with precision, insight and operational excellence. We’re responsible for financial strategy, planning and execution across all areas of the business, ensuring Decagon scales efficiently and sustainably.
As one of the earliest members of this team, you will help lay the foundation for Decagon’s accounting and financial infrastructure. Our focus is on building systems that are accurate, automated and ready to scale globally as we continue to expand.
About the Role:
We’re looking for a Senior Accounting Manager to lead Decagon’s core accounting operations and reporting. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will own US and international accounting, consolidation and revenue recognition.
You will build the accounting function from the ground up, defining processes, implementing controls and ensuring our reporting meets the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.
As the company grows, you will help shape the future of Decagon’s Finance organization, partnering closely with leadership to build scalable systems and insights that support global expansion.
What You'll Do:
Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and expenses
Lead month-end close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
Oversee accounting for the US and international location, including consolidation and intercompany transactions
Lead ASC 606 revenue recognition, including contract review, system setup, and documentation
Oversee technical accounting, including research, documentation, and implementation of new standards and complex transactions
Maintain and enhance financial reporting processes, including internal reporting packages and external audit preparation
Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls under US GAAP
Support external audits, tax filings, and compliance activities
Drive automation and scalability in accounting workflows and reporting systems
Help plan for future team growth and structure as the company expands
Who You Are:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or related and similar certification preferred
7 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or similar) and industry
Strong understanding of US GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition
Experience with global consolidation and multi-entity accounting
Strong audit and compliance background
Proficiency with major ERPs and Excel/Google Sheets
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Take what you need vacation policy
Daily lunches, dinners and snacks in the office to keep you at your best
Compensation:
$140k - $190k + equity
Compensation Range: $140K - $190K
